Lindenwood University athletics report strong seasonal starts

Lindenwood University athletic teams have achieved recent success in volleyball and golf.

The Lindenwood women’s volleyball team has started its 2026 campaign with a 10-2 record, marking the program's best start through the first 12 matches in the NCAA era. Entering Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) play with a five-match winning streak, the team leads the conference in hitting percentage, kills per set, and assists per set. Key contributors include Susanna Beretti with 142 kills, Autumn Bax with 133 kills, and Dana Grib with 147 digs.

In women's golf, the Lindenwood team tied for sixth place at the Johnie Imes Invitational in Columbia, Missouri. The team finished with a total score of 933 across three rounds, highlighted by a season-low third-round score of 305. Petra Balkovec led the final round with an even-par 72, helping the team climb the leaderboard.